NIG vs RWA Dream11 Prediction, Fantasy Cricket Tips, Playing XI, Pitch Report, & Injury Updates for West Africa T20I Trophy 2023, Match 1

Nigeria would be starting as obvious favourites.

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Updated - 04 Oct 2023, 12:24 IST

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Preview

Nigeria will be up against Rwanda in the 1st match of the West Africa T20I Trophy at the Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval in Lagos on October 4. Both these countries have been in a completely different form when it comes to this format of the game. Nigeria has won all their last five games, while Rwanda has failed to win any of their last five games.

Nigeria squared off against Ghana in their last match, where Ghana won the toss and elected to bat. Ghana started off on the wrong foot, losing both their openers cheaply, but their middle order came to their rescue and had a couple of healthy partnerships. By the end of the innings, they ended up with a total of 127 runs. Nigeria did not start well with the chase, losing their first wicket early, but a fabulous partnership for the second wicket not only brought them back in the game but won the match by six wickets.

Rwanda had squared off against Tanzania in their last match, where Tanzania won the toss and elected to bat. The decision did not seem like a good idea when they lost their first wicket early, but the second wicket partnership worth 97 runs turned the game around. With the help of a good finish towards the end, they were able to post a strong total of 179 runs on the board. Rwanda, in reply, started off well with several of their batters getting starts, but when none of them were able to get to a good total, it got to be a problem as they were bowled out for 130 and lost the match by 49 runs.

Match Information

Nigeria vs Rwanda, Match 1

West Africa T20I Trophy, 4 Oct 2023, Wed, 2:30 PM IST ,Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval

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Weather Report

Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval

Clouds

24.1Ā°C

59% (Humidity)

Team Form (Last 5 matches)

Nigeria

W
NR
W
W
W

Rwanda

L
L
L
L
L

Players Stats in current Series

1

Sulaimon Runsewe

NIG - wk

229 Runs

10Ā Matches

2

Hamza Khan

RND - all

190 Runs

10Ā Matches

3

Daniel Ajekun

NIG - bat

162 Runs

10Ā Matches

4

Orchide Tuyisenge

RND - bowl

153 Runs

9Ā Matches

5

Isaac Danladi

NIG - bat

118 Runs

9Ā Matches

6

Ademola Onikoyi

NIG - bat

111 Runs

8Ā Matches

1

Peter Aho

NIG - all

150.00

8Ā Matches

2

Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe

NIG - bowl

127.78

9Ā Matches

3

Sulaimon Runsewe

NIG - wk

119.90

10Ā Matches

4

Prosper Useni

NIG - bat

116.22

4Ā Matches

5

Zappy Bimenyimana

RND - bat

106.67

10Ā Matches

6

Hamza Khan

RND - all

105.56

10Ā Matches

1

Isaac Okpe

NIG - all

17 Wkts

10Ā Matches

2

Emmanuel Sebareme

RND - bat

16 Wkts

10Ā Matches

3

Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe

NIG - bowl

14 Wkts

9Ā Matches

4

Martin Akayezu

RND - all

14 Wkts

10Ā Matches

5

Zappy Bimenyimana

RND - bat

12 Wkts

10Ā Matches

6

Ridwan Abdulkareem

NIG - bowl

11 Wkts

10Ā Matches

1

Joshua Asia

NIG - bowl

2.89

4Ā Matches

2

Isaac Danladi

NIG - bat

3.06

9Ā Matches

3

Emmanuel Sebareme

RND - bat

3.19

10Ā Matches

4

Mohameed Taiwo

NIG - all

4.00

6Ā Matches

5

Muhammad Nadir

RND - bowl

4.03

10Ā Matches

6

Isaac Okpe

NIG - all

4.16

10Ā Matches

Probable Playing XI

Nigeria

Ademola Onikoyi, Isaac Danladi, Sulaimon Runsewe (wk), Sesan Adedeji (C), Ifeanyichukwu Uboh, Isaac Okpe, Akhere Isesele, Prosper Useni, Ridwan Abdulkareem, Sylvester Okpe, Mohameed Taiwo

Bench : Daniel Ajekun, Miracle Akhigbe, Chiemelie-Emmanuel Udekwe, Peter Aho, Joshua Asia

Rwanda

Wilson Niyitanga, Eric Niyomugabo, Didier Ndikubwimana, Bosco Tuyizere (wk), E Dusingizimana (C), Orchide Tuyisenge, Clinton Rububagumya, Oscar Manishimwe, Zappy Bimenyimana, Emile Rukiriza, Eric Kubwimana

Bench : Martin Akayezu, I Mugisha, Muhammad Nadir, Hamza Khan, Ignace Ntirenganya, E Sebareme, Kevin Irakoze, Iradukunda Jean Michel

Injury and availability news

(will be added when there is an update)

Pitch Report

Tafawa Balewa Square Cricket Oval offers a pitch that is going to be helpful to batters. Spinners, in particular, can enjoy good turns and bounce on this track as well, while batters can look to score heavily due to short boundaries. Teams winning the toss choose to bowl, with the average first innings score being 124.

45%

Pace Bowling

55%

Spin Bowling

55%

Batting Pitch

124

Average Score

45%

Bowling Pitch

Player Picks

8
C

Orchide Tuyisenge RND | BOWL

Orchide has been one of the most experienced players on either side, playing 51 T20Is and amassing 935 runs at a strike rate of 112.51. He can be a good pick for captaincy roles due to his immense experience.

8
C

Eric Dusingizimana RND | BAT

Eric can be another great choice to lead your fantasy team. He has some experience in 43 matches under his belt as well, where he has been able to score 808 runs.

8.5

Isaac Okpe NIG | ALL

Isaac has been a great all-rounder of the game for his national side. He has not just scored 241 runs but has picked up 15 wickets in 19 games.

8.5

Isaac Danladi NIG | BAT

Danladi is just new to international cricket and made his debut recently. He has played just three matches where he has mustered 37 runs and four wickets to his name.

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8.5

Martin Akayezu

RND | ALL

9

Daniel Ajekun

NIG | BAT

Last Updated On - Oct 4 2023 12:24 PM

Players
11/11

Team 1

NIG

6 : 5

RND

Credits Left
8.5/100

Head To Head
Isaac Danladi

8.5

Sulaimon Runsewe

8.5

Didier Ndikubwimana

8

Sesan Adedeji

9

Eric Dusingizimana
VC

8

Orchide Tuyisenge
C

8

Isaac Okpe

8.5

Kevin Irakoze

8

Prosper Useni

9

Ridwan Abdulkareem

8.5

Zappy Bimenyimana

7.5

Players
11/11

Team 1

NIG

5 : 6

RND

Credits Left
9/100

Mega League
Isaac Danladi

8.5

Sulaimon Runsewe

8.5

Didier Ndikubwimana

8

Sesan Adedeji

9

Eric Dusingizimana
VC

8

Orchide Tuyisenge

8

Isaac Okpe
C

8.5

Kevin Irakoze

8

Prosper Useni

9

Zappy Bimenyimana

7.5

Eric Kubwimana

8

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